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Fri 10 Oct 2008Naval Service gets first female patrol ship commander
THE NAVAL Service is due to appoint the first female commander of a patrol ship in the history of the State.
Lieut Cdr Roberta O'Brien, from the Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary, will take command of the LE Aisling at a changeover ceremony in early November.
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